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man you should have tried to do it uself mang....its more fun that way....

none the less, this is gonna be an awesome turnaround...
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Originally Posted by swoosh
man you should have tried to do it uself mang....its more fun that way....

none the less, this is gonna be an awesome turnaround...
I have to draw the line somewhere...I never been a wire or electrician kind of guy and I know my limits, wires, soldering, cutting and splicing in that depth behind the radio and such is where I draw the line. But as soon as the wires are in I will be back at it myself to complete the task.
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^^^ makes sense....

thats the reason why i didnt try to tackle the timing belt job....

but in all honesty the radio wiring is simple....i recently did it and was amazed how simple it is
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I don't blame you Josh. That stuff makes me nervous too.
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Originally Posted by swoosh
^^^ makes sense....

thats the reason why i didnt try to tackle the timing belt job....

but in all honesty the radio wiring is simple....i recently did it and was amazed how simple it is
This maybe true and somewhat inspiring...


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I don't blame you Josh. That stuff makes me nervous too.
Tell me about it Steve
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I will be doing some more work this weekend since the remaining of the work seems ro be all up front. After laying down and mocking the RCA wire that is needs to be ran to the rear, I will then permanently install the panel, seal it, deaden it and anymore final adjustments needed to finalize on the panel and the interior back in the vehicle.

... so, YES Rockstar143, more work and PICTURES tom come soon
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Thanks MistahWes06TL ~ Template will be shipped today
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We like pictures, Josh...
Look forward to you getting to completion! Will have wetnaps ready for you, bud.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
We like pictures, Josh...
Look forward to you getting to completion! Will have wetnaps ready for you, bud.
I seem to have a tuff demanding crowd following me here for this projek...Mainly YOU!

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON YOU FOR A WELL DESERVED ATTA-BOY IN LINE FOR ME...lol
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Im always here also..... Lurking in the shadows.....Watching... Waiting.....
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Originally Posted by swoosh
^^^ makes sense....

thats the reason why i didnt try to tackle the timing belt job....

but in all honesty the radio wiring is simple....i recently did it and was amazed how simple it is
Timing belt job is easy
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no its not....too much room to fuck up somethin....
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Originally Posted by swoosh
no its not....too much room to fuck up somethin....
TLDude sounds like Jerry and you sound like me with this daym audio project from the beginning. Against what it seems, I am still 2nd guessing myself of doing this project
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^ I've done it twice. It helps to have another set of hands on deck
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Loving it!
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Ok fellas, again... Sorry for the neglect to the faithful and the lurking in the dark who never post

As of late, I been having issues or a break in communication with my wire installer so I am stuck until something shows itself as a solution. Another reason for delay and neglect of posting here at all is I been stricken with a bacterial stomach virus as of late... I would not wish this on my enemy. Today is my first day of full relief and able to eat and function again.

Going back to what I asked a few post ago, I purchased some locally available deadening at a car audio warehouse called BALLISTIC. I have heard or seen post/comments of the stuff through GOOGLE when I was searching for deadening options. Stuff seems to be just as good so far while applying as DYNAMAT. Sticks very very well and seems to apply even easier. Anyways, I decided to install some in the trunk while on my down time with completing the wiring. No need for time wasted when there is still work to be completed. As you can see, I am NOT looking for perfection or 100% coverage, just spot layering around the OEM stuff.

So here it is gents:







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TEMPLATE for this sloooooooooooooooooooooooooow IB Panel build are available ~

$25 mailed in envelope
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... 5 SOLD so far
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Progress is looking good J

Really can't wait to hear this in person. We DEFINITELY need to set up a Tampa meet soon!
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Originally Posted by UA6~RBP
Progress is looking good J

Really can't wait to hear this in person. We DEFINITELY need to set up a Tampa meet soon!
Thanks bro

I am always down for a meet.

If I can ever finish this daym thang...LOL!
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Interesting Josh....Acura's are supposed to be known for being quiet. This will help.
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Josh, did you switch over to working hourly?!?! Your progress has come to a screeching halt! At the rate you were going before, you would be putting in your last speaker today!



Looks great, man...all that good quality stuff, and taking your time will pay off in the end. I'm glad you went IB...I'll be able to enjoy it form here. OH, and keep that master template, I'll probably buy a copy if I ever do end up doing IB.
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^^^ I concur with Jeremy on every word....am eager to hear the setup....
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Interesting Josh....Acura's are supposed to be known for being quiet. This will help.
Yes, although the TL is a fairly quiet driving car, it is improving in that aspect alone every time I lay some down. This morning already driving to work its a HUGE improvement just for those patches in the trunk area I laid down yesterday afternoon. Which says a lot since I never used this stuff and couldn't find anyone here that has. Stuff is great with sound deadening already just from driving on a already quiet 3am travel.

*REMINDER* I have no interior from front seats back! So, the road noise, suspension and misc noises can be obvious and annoying at times. But this morning was pretty damn quiet and almost had a smoother feel of a ride. And this is only said for the driving aspect of it. The main purpose of the deadening is for the sound quality, in and outside the vehicle. Inside should present a higher quality sound letting me to enjoy the tunes rather then additional unnecessary or unwanted noises in the back ground. Outside the vehicle more of a clean muzzled punch of sound rather then the annoying tin can rattling, body parts shaking, bolts loosening sound you get with most cars you hear at a stop light...lol

Going back to the doors. This goes for the doors as well. When I completed the doors, I noticed they shut with a firm quiet thud as if air tight shut or seal sound...hard to explain but it sound soild and less hollow. When I first heard this I actually had to check 2x to see if the door was shut completely since the sound was off to my ears and odd at first. I believe this also was a immediate result from the door kits.

So yeah, so far so good. The deadening is already showing its promise.

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Josh, did you switch over to working hourly?!?! Your progress has come to a screeching halt! At the rate you were going before, you would be putting in your last speaker today!



Looks great, man...all that good quality stuff, and taking your time will pay off in the end. I'm glad you went IB...I'll be able to enjoy it form here. OH, and keep that master template, I'll probably buy a copy if I ever do end up doing IB.
The TEMPLATE will be here J. And trust me brotha, I wish I can get it done faster. But I can only control what is in front of me or within my capabilities. And someone getting their panties in a bunch is not one of em. Man~kini's is not my thang! This was suppose to be done this weekend that just passed. Either way, the end is near son.

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^^^ I concur with Jeremy on every word....am eager to hear the setup....
Too bad ur that far broski. You definitely will get my post comments regarding my opinion when all said and done Hopefully, very excited, praised, joyful regards/feedback to this project blowing my expectations of just wanting a nice audio upgrade.

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I know the feeling, buddy...usually takes me a bit to get the hint but my fiancee freaks on me when I spend too many weekends in a row working on my car.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I know the feeling, buddy...usually takes me a bit to get the hint but my fiancee freaks on me when I spend too many weekends in a row working on my car.
Ain't that that the truth! This has been approx 1mo 1/2 for me Imagine what kind of HEAT I am getting with her car being the ONLY one that can accommodate a baby seat at this time

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you guys reminding of my interior stripping project along with the 2012 manifold and TB install....

i was out there for a month, every friday/saturday/sunday trying to figure out a way to make brackets, trying to find a way to install the screen inside and mirror my phone....troubleshooting my audio install (processor to stock amp).....

in the end it all paid off well.....
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Originally Posted by swoosh
you guys reminding of my interior stripping project along with the 2012 manifold and TB install....

i was out there for a month, every friday/saturday/sunday trying to figure out a way to make brackets, trying to find a way to install the screen inside and mirror my phone....troubleshooting my audio install (processor to stock amp).....

in the end it all paid off well.....
The shit we do for our toys... And make everyone else pay for it as well
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^^^

i paid for all this shizz i have done to the car....

i am very very lucky when it comes to my wifey....she will come outside and help me or just come and chill with me....now unless i told her I will take her out and start working on the car LOL....then she will get on my ass to finish it up quickly so we can go out LOL
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OK, glad to report the car is going to the car stereo shop where my friend works to complete the install & routing of the wiring Monday afternoon/evening and scheduled to pick up Tuesday afternoon. Moving fwd again After the car returns, its all down hill from there!
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Should I dare ask what's next on your list?
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Should I dare ask what's next on your list?
You mean after the audio is fully complete and satisfied with?... IDK. My #1 priority at this moment is this audio and getting it exactly how I want it or expect. When the audio is complete and all the interior is in place, I will have to re-adj the suspension height and camber to get the ideal look I am shootin for.

Afterwards, I been thinking of changing the color of my brake calipers. Perhaps to TEAL/Turquoise of some sort from the red it is now. I also been really thinking about a YAKIMA roof rack. I think that will look sweet with the over all look I have. That is about it i guess...
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Sounds like you got it all figured out

I always liked the look of the Yakima roof rack, especially on NBP.
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Originally Posted by UA6~RBP
Sounds like you got it all figured out

I always liked the look of the Yakima roof rack, especially on NBP.
Wish that was the case brother. I actually just wing 90% of all the things I do from my brain. Lucky me, I have a nack for design without being tangible. I guess I give thanks to my artistic side of my brain (I draw...)


Although its been done here... I just haven't seen it locally, a luxury sport sedan with one. The only ones I see with em here is a few Bimmers/M series out of a shop called LUTZ PERFORMANCE. But here is not TL like mine anyways locally. But I am trying to make sure there won't be either...lol

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Although its been done here... I just haven't seen it locally, a luxury sport sedan with one. The only ones I see with em here is a few Bimmers/M series out of a shop called LUTZ PERFORMANCE. But here is not TL like mine anyways locally. But I am trying to make sure there won't be either...lol
Yeah I understand but you are years ahead of most TLs so I wouldn't be too worried. Plus your car is a looker no matter how you look at it Haha you even got a stalker in this thread https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/nbp-tl-tampa-made-u-turn-bearss-nebraska-864726/
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Originally Posted by UA6~RBP
Yeah I understand but you are years ahead of most TLs so I wouldn't be too worried. Plus your car is a looker no matter how you look at it Haha you even got a stalker in this thread https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=864726
IDK if I should be flattered or skeerd because I am being stalked...lol

Nah, for real, that's cool. I am glad someone was impressed when they saw my car. Its also nice to span the TAMPA fam for future meet & greets...if they can ever happen

Speaking of car meets... I am off from work on the 24th and from the look of things, my IB will be done by then and the car should be all buttoned up for a sneek peek possibly. I just may troll on by...
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It's a pretty chill meet. Lots of college kids, imports, but not a lot rice. Lots of free stuff from local vendors too
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It's a pretty chill meet. Lots of college kids, imports, but not a lot rice. Lots of free stuff from local vendors too
All Goodz in da hood!!!













.........................no for real, USF is in the hood...lmao
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Today's update consist of laying down a little bit off more deadening, mainly around the area where the panel will be installed to help start the seal between the interior to trunk. The material was lead in the area is working as a primary gasket. Later when the panel get installed, the final stages will be sealed up around the front of the panel and the cars metal interior. No pics of today's update since they where minor installs but I will take pictures of today's update when beginning of the final stages begin showing u where i left off till the end.
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Originally Posted by jayvee
today's update consist of laying down a little bit off more deadening, mainly around the area where the panel will be installed to help start the seal between the interior to trunk. The material was lead in the area is working as a primary gasket. Later when the panel get installed, the final stages will be sealed up around the front of the panel and the cars metal interior. No pics of today's update since they where minor installs but i will take pictures of today's update when beginning of the final stages begin showing u where i left off till the end.
off to the shop tomorrow to complete the wiring :d
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Bout muthafreekin time! Moving right along people. Sorry to disappoint all my followers of such dead air and no progress. But here it is back on track. Dropped off my car late yesterday afternoon at a buddy's audio shop where he has been working for years! Dude went straight to work and got it done by this afternoon and just what I asked for. Matrix installed, wiring/remote/rcs's/2x passive crossovers and Prefabbed 7in Dual monitors headrest kit with built in DVD player all installed...for a KILLER PRICE! The rest, is up to me now to install, seal the panel, clean it up and install the interior.












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